Prep: 10 Craving sushi but want an easier way to enjoy it at home? Throw it all in a casserole dish and bake it instead! This Salmon Sushi Bake recipe is full of umami flavor and so easy to make. Simply bake the salmon, mix it in a creamy sauce, then press cooked rice and savory salmon into a baking dish. Bake, lightly broil, then add your favorite toppings. This easy gluten-free dinner recipe is SO good!
Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Say hello to my new favorite healthy dinner – Salmon Sushi Bake. Oh. My. Goodness! This recipe is so flavorful and comes together quickly and easily. I’m obsessed! I first got the idea for this on TikTok (opens in a new tab) and knew I had to make my own version.
The bake has a layer of cooked sushi rice, a layer of baked salmon (tossed in a creamy sauce and then broiled to a crispy texture), and a layer of toppings, which can be anything you want. I love adding avocado slices, diced cucumbers, green onions, crumbled nori sheets, and sesame seeds!
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Salmon Sushi Bake ingredients
The ingredients for this deconstructed sushi roll recipe are simple and easy to find at your local grocery store! Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
Baked Salmon
- Salmon Filets (about 6 ounces each)
- Tamari (opens in a new tab) – or soy sauce/coconut aminos.
- Salt/Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- Cream Cheese – softened, if possible!
- Furikake Seasoning (opens in a new tab)
- Light Mayo (opens in a new tab)
- Sriracha (opens in a new tab)
Sushi Rice
- Cooked Sushi Rice – short-grain sticky rice works best.
- Salt/Sugar
- Rice Vinegar
Toppings
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Green Onions
- Nori Seaweed Sheets (opens in a new tab)
- Sesame Seeds
How to make Sushi Bake with Salmon
Think of this recipe as the lazy-girl (or maybe effortless/fuss-free) approach to traditional sushi rolls! This recipe is also great for feeding a family or group of friends. Here’s how to make a Salmon Sushi Bake in 6 easy steps!
- Bake the salmon.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice.
- Cut the salmon into cubes and mix with the creamy sauce.
- Press the seasoned rice into a baking dish, then top with the salmon mixture.
- Bake, then lightly broil.
- Sprinkle toppings over the casserole, cut into slices, and enjoy!
Tip: Feel free to cook the sushi rice ahead of time or use pre-cooked sticky rice, (opens in a new tab) instead!
Storing Leftovers for Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
To be completely honest, storing leftover and reheating salmon isn’t really ideal. It’s always best served fresh! However, I’m a big believer in not wasting food and always finding a way to enjoy things later if need be.
To store leftover sushi bake, place the individual servings in airtight containers and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. You can actually enjoy this bake cold! Or another option is to very lightly heat it up in the microwave (about 30-40 seconds) and then add the toppings after reheating.
More Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas
- Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
- Honey Glazed Salmon Bowls
- Healthy Ground Turkey Taco Salad
- Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
- Easy Quinoa Chili
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Sushi Bake with Salmon
Ingredients
Baked Salmon
- 2 medium salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup furikake seasoning (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup light mayo (opens in a new tab)
- 2 Tablespoons sriracha (opens in a new tab)
Sushi Rice
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (opens in a new tab)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Toppings
- 1 medium avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 medium cucumber (diced)
- 2 medium green onions (diced)
- nori seaweed (opens in a new tab) (to taste)
- sesame seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the salmon to a baking sheet or pan, skin-side down.
- Drizzle with the tamari, then add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until flaky.
- Mix the cream cheese, mayo, furikake seasoning, and sriracha together in a large bowl.
- Cut the salmon into large chunks (discarding the skin) and mix into the sauce.
- Meanwhile, combine the cooked rice, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Add to a 9-inch baking dish and press down the rice.
- Press the salmon on top.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then broil the top for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with avocado, diced cucumber, green onion, sesame seeds and nori seaweed.
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I literally crave this !!!! Such an amazing way to eat sushi when you’re pregnant :))
Those pregnancy cravings are no joke! Ha, so glad this works for you! 🙂
Made it tonight- very tasty indeed!
This was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this again!
Thanks for the review, Teresa!
Delish! But what’s the shelf life on this? Wife has a GI bug and want her to try it when she feels better.
FYI-Trader Joe’s sells furikake seasoning!